Cooperative Agreement 58011122002

Award Date 5/22/22
Completion Date 2/28/23
Dollars Obligated $50K
Federal Grant Program
10.290
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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Posted 5/17/22, 12:00 AM